Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)

Penalties and Sanctions

Employees and other persons may file complaints with the Employment Standards Administration (usually through the nearest office of the Wage and Hour Division). The Department of Labor may file suit to ensure compliance and recover damages if a complaint cannot be resolved administratively. Employees also have private rights of action, without involvement of the Department of Labor, to correct violations and recover damages through the courts.

If you suspect your FMLA rights are being violated, download Work Laws Exposed.